Canton to host Memorial Day celebration May 27

May 13, 2013

There will be a Canton Memorial Day Program and Celebration Monday, May 27, at the Canton Recreation Park on Penland Street. A free hot dog picnic will be provided by Mayor Mike Ray and a patriotic program has been planned to honor those who have served the country.

"We are so excited about this wonderful event for our community,'" said Deborah Reed, who has organized and planned the event for Canton. "Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy the patriotic program, special music by Leslie Hipps, entertainment by the Green Valley Cloggers and music by the band, Grey Wolf."

The ceremony will be begin at 11 a.m. and the picnic and music will follow at noon. Call Reed at 776-2527 or Mayor Ray at 648-3535 for more information.